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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Heating bills support temporarily raised for housing benefits and its recipients expanded

Due to rising heating costs in Latvia during a cold winter, the government has decided to temporarily increase housing benefits for lower-income households until April 30th.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

How to survive without electricity, running water, and heating for weeks and months in freezing cold?

The article discusses the harsh realities faced by Ukrainians due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, emphasizing the need for awareness and support.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

After Huge Heating Bills in Kaunas โ€“ Proposals from Conservatives

The opposition leader in Kaunas has proposed measures to address skyrocketing heating costs, suggesting partial renovations and increased government support for local residents.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Vecpiebalga has one of the highest heating tariffs in Latvia

Residents of Vecpiebalga are grappling with high heating costs, with some families reporting bills significantly impacting their finances.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Latvian Public Media's campaign has raised 423,900 euros so far to provide warmth to Ukraine

Latvian Public Media's fundraising campaign has successfully raised 423,900 euros to support heating needs in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

After lengthy debates, the government approves support for citizens to pay heating bills

The Latvian government has approved a bill to increase housing support coefficients to aid residents in paying heating bills from January to April 2026, amid opposition from local authorities and employer associations.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

As temperatures drop, the demand for heating has increased by 3โ€“4 times in unrenovated homes

The Lithuanian energy minister highlights a significant increase in heating demand in unrenovated homes amid rising costs, confirming government support for low-income residents.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

No support for electricity prices in Tallinn, residents will be supported in other ways

Opposition politicians demand compensation for rising heating and electricity bills in Tallinn, while those in power are hesitant to act.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

ZZS calls to expand support for households due to high heating bills

The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) in Latvia is urging the government to provide targeted support to households facing significantly higher heating and electricity costs this winter.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Combat medic Cฤซrule: Now a regular heat source in Ukraine is a target for enemy drones

Combat medic Cฤซrule shares her struggles with inadequate heating during the winter in Ukraine and highlights an ongoing fundraising campaign by LSM to support energy needs for affected communities.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Elderly need significantly more help from caregivers in cold winter

Elderly people in Estonia require increased help from caregivers during the harsh winter due to heightened needs for heating and additional assistance.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Batch of 177 generators from EU arrives in Kyiv โ€“ photos

Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko announced the arrival of 177 generators from the European Union to support heating in residential buildings.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The discussion on pension cuts is heating up - Parties bring their support to the table

Finance Minister Riikka Purra suggests potential changes to pension accruals, specifically regarding bereavement pensions and unemployment-related pensions.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: over 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv have no heating, number of repair crews to increase

President Zelenskyy reported that over 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv currently lack heating and emphasized the need for a timeline for repairs and support for affected residents.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi-do supports heating costs of 50,000 won for 340,000 vulnerable households, including homeless facilities

Gyeonggi-do announced that it will provide a 50,000-won heating cost support to 340,000 vulnerable households amid the ongoing cold wave, including funding for 17 homeless facilities for the first time.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Thermal Account 3.0 Comes into Full Swing: Contributions Up to 65% on Energy Efficiency

The Thermal Account 3.0 program provides contributions of up to 65% for residential heating system replacements and extends solar energy support to businesses and public administrations.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Kharkiv sets up 101 heating centres as Russian strikes target energy infrastructure

In response to ongoing Russian strikes that have targeted the city's energy infrastructure, Kharkiv has established 101 heating centres to support residents during power outages.

Feb 3 โ€ข 02:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukraine receives new batch of generators from UNICEF

UNICEF has provided Ukraine with an additional 42 generators, increasing the total supplied to 106 units to help support critical heating needs in conflict-affected areas.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

A conceptual agreement reached on possible assistance to residents for heating bill coverage

A coalition has reached a conceptual agreement on support measures for residents and businesses facing rising heating expenses, as explained by Minister of Economy Viktors Valainis.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Zelensky Seeks Air Defense Support as Russia Plunges Kyiv Into Cold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased air defense support from allies as Kyiv faces severe cold and disrupted heating due to Russian strikes.

Jan 25 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜Weโ€™re in a bit of a stateโ€™: Cornish villagers frustrated by lack of help after Storm Goretti

Villagers in New Mill, Cornwall, are expressing frustration over the lack of support and services following the disruptions caused by Storm Goretti, as residents like 86-year-old Linda Williams struggle with prolonged outages of heating and lighting.

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

In the new year, people receive new advance payments for heating, with some increasing by 270 percent

Households connected to district heating are facing significantly higher heating advance payments in 2026 despite the government's support through energy vouchers.

Jan 9 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Angels who answer cries for help from woman with no food and suicidal man on bridge

The article highlights the challenging and urgent calls received by the charity Mind, focusing on a vulnerable woman without food, a suicidal man contemplating jumping from a bridge, and an elderly lady enduring the cold without heating.

Dec 30 โ€ข 14:23 UTC

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